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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this year, the National Statistical Office (NSO) released the report for the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the period August 2023 to July 2024. This is the second in the series of HCES data after the HCES 2022-23, for which a fact sheet was released just before the announcement of general elections in 2024.

French Embassy in Dhaka has strongly denied allegations that it supported the Bangladesh interim government's criticism of former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. The embassy called the claims «ridiculous, baseless and intellectually weak.» Reacting to a post on social media, the French Embassy in Dhaka stated, «How ridiculous, baseless and intellectually weak statement @kawsarc @mainul_haque @carmel_trish.» The post has been deleted after it went viral.

A hair loss drug that first gained popularity in the 1990s is seeing a resurgence of interest

Raisina Dialogue. Opened by EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin, the workshop was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Netherlands.

Trump administration, the re-introduced extreme vetting policies significantly impact U.S. Green Card holders, increasing scrutiny at the border, prolonging processing times, and raising the risk of residency challenges.

wolfdog" worth $5 million. Cadabomb Okami, named by an Indian dog breeder, is the world's most expensive dog. The pup, who is part wolf and part Caucasian Shepherd, has already become a celebrity, making high-profile appearances and drawing crowds eager to see him.

The driver carved out the words — alongside a silhouette of Musk's now infamous 'salute' he gave at an inaugural event in Washington, DC. ALSO READ: As Tesla tanks, Musk’s chosen board chair stands strong as a badass woman in business world

Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan, saying he upheld the independence and dignity of the Election Commission. Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha through a Zero Hour mention, the TMC leader said Seshan was the 10th chief election commissioner and he redefined the way the Election Commission of India (ECI) functioned. «Seshan was a fiercely independent election commissioner. His famous quote 'I eat politicians for breakfast' showed that he worked without fear or favour and upheld the independence and dignity of the Election Commission,» he said. Giving reasons for his demand for Bharat Ratna for Seshan, Gokhale said that his strong image gave independence to the ECI. «Today the election commissioners are appointed directly by the government with a majority vote of Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and Home Minister (Amit) Shah on the selection panel. Neither the Chief Justice of India, which is the judiciary, nor the Leader of the Opposition, which is the legislature, have any say in the appointments,» he said. The TMC leader said «the ECI has now become a government-appointed body».

Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College here. In his 40s, Khan was representing Old Concordians Cricket Club in a match against Prince Alfred Old Collegians last Saturday, news.com.au reported. After fielding for 40 overs and batting for seven, Khan collapsed around 4pm Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT). South Australia has been in the grip of extreme heat over and according to data from the Bureau of Meteorology, temperatures here were still above 40 degrees Celsius at the time. Adelaide Turf Cricket Association rules state that games are cancelled if the temperature climbs above 42 degrees Celsius. «We are deeply saddened by the passing of a valued member of the Old Concordians Cricket Club, who tragically suffered a medical episode while playing on the Concordia College oval today,» Khan's club said in a statement.

Trump derangement syndrome’ in the state's definition of mental illness. The proposal aims to recognize extreme reactions to former President Donald Trump as a psychological condition.

Talking to PTI, Clarkson also said that while India has a net-zero target (balancing emissions with removals) for 2070, there is a need for greater ambition. She suggested that India should align with other countries in moving its net-zero goal forward.

extreme poverty. «I learnt a lot from people who came to my father's tea shop while I used to sit there; I applied those learnings in my public life,» said PM Modi. «Every morning, around 4:00 or 4:30 am, he would leave the house, walk long distances, visit several temples, and then reach his shop,» PM Modi said. He described how his father’s traditional leather shoes made a distinct tock, tock, tock sound as he walked through the village. «People in the village used to say that they could tell the time just by hearing his footsteps—‘Oh yes, Mr. Damodar is on his way.’ Such was his discipline,» he recalled.

Ainapur Hobli village in Kalaburagi recorded the highest temperature in the last 24 hours at 42.8°C. Speaking in Raichur, the minister said, «With rising temperatures, the government may change work timings for government offices. Officers should avoid field visits in the afternoon, and employees should not go out between 12 noon and 3 pm. Work should be done in the morning or evening. Raichur is seeing temperatures close to 43-44°C.» He also advised schools and institutions to take precautions. «Eat well, stay hydrated, and avoid dehydration. Government hospitals are prepared to handle heat-related issues,» he added. According to IMD, temperatures in North Interior Karnataka are expected to rise by 2-4°C between March 15 and 17, with a heatwave warning in some areas on March 18 and 19.

hurricane-force winds, and massive hailstones. This system is no ordinary storm; it's a potential game-changer that could leave a path of destruction across multiple states.

Aamir Khan approaches his milestone 60th birthday, he has officially confirmed his romantic relationship with Bengaluru-based hair stylist Gauri Spratt. The Bollywood superstar introduced Gauri to the media during a casual pre-birthday gathering, where he shared that his family wholeheartedly approves of his new partner. Additionally, he disclosed that she has already met industry heavyweights Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. According to various reports, the couple has been in a relationship for approximately a year and a half. Aamir, known for being extremely private about his personal life, managed to keep his relationship under wraps for a significant period. Addressing this, he playfully remarked at his pre-birthday event, «See, I ensured that none of you had even the slightest clue about this.» The actor then elaborated on how he successfully maintained secrecy, revealing that Gauri was residing in Bengaluru until recently. Since he would travel there to meet her, they were able to evade the ever-watchful eyes of the media. He explained that the media scrutiny in Bengaluru is not as intense as in Mumbai, allowing them to maintain a low profile.

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced the selection of 60,244 candidates for police constable posts under Direct Recruitment-2023. The results were published on the UPPRPB's website on Thursday. The recruitment exam, initially held on February 17 and 18 last year, was cancelled due to allegations of a paper leak. The incident had also become a political issue during the general elections, prompting the state government to introduce strict security measures at the exam centres when it was held again in August. The recruitment drive had attracted a massive response, with 48,17,441 candidates applying for 60,244 positions.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore should have been back on Earth nine months ago. Instead, they’ve been orbiting the planet aboard the International Space Station (ISS), waiting for a ride home. What was supposed to be an eight-day mission in June 2024 turned into an extended stay due to critical technical failures with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Now, NASA has confirmed that they will not return before March 19, 2025. Their return hinges on the successful launch and docking of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, which will bring four astronauts to the ISS to replace Williams and Wilmore. The mission has faced repeated delays, primarily due to poor weather conditions and a last-minute technical issue with the Falcon 9 rocket.

Delhi Capitals Captain Announcement LIVE Updates: Delhi Captilas have confirmed in a new video that they will be announcing their skipper for IPL 2025 season on Friday at 9:30AM. The IPL franchise were led by Rishabh Pant for the last few years and decision could potentially impact future of franchise for the next 3 years.

Indian FMCG companies are grappling with a shortage of salesmen. Companies selling daily essentials are finding recruiting the famed ‘feet on the street’ difficult in the face of intimidating sales targets amid a slowdown and more attractive gig workforce opportunities, executives said. This comes at a time when companies are looking to hire incremental sales force and direct distribution roles to penetrate newer tier-2 and tier-3 markets and the hinterland in expectation of demand recovery in the new fiscal. “It is progressively getting harder to find salesmen across FMCG. These are hard jobs, you’ve to pound the pavement and get the sales, when eight months of the year it's extremely hot or the weather is harsh,” said Dinkar Ayilavarapu, head of Flipkart Wholesale, the B2B marketplace owned by the Flipkart Group.

Tamil Nadu's progressive social policies, robust infrastructure facilities, and large skilled labour force enabled the state to place itself on an elevated economic development trajectory, making the state contribute 9.21 per cent to national GDP in 2023-24, Tamil Nadu's first economic survey 2024-25 said on Thursday. The survey brought out by the State Planning Commission and handed over to Chief Minister M K Stalin, said the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices reached Rs 27.22 lakh crore in 2023-24, posting a nominal growth rate of 13.71 per cent and a real growth rate of 8.33 per cent. «Tamil Nadu economy in 2024-25 faced global headwinds with its innate economic strength. The pandemic, coupled with geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events, disrupted global supply chains and triggered crises in the energy and food sectors,» it said. The global economy posted a real growth rate of 3.33 percent in 2023. India's economy recorded 7.61 percent growth in 2022-23, 9.19 per cent in 2023-24, and 6.48 per cent in 2024-25. «Building on a strong foundation of inclusive policies, Tamil Nadu has demonstrated remarkable economic resilience, consistently achieving growth rates of 8 per cent or more since 2021-22, and the state is expected to maintain a growth rate above 8 per cent in 2024-25,» it said. In 2022-23, Tamil Nadu's per capita income was Rs 2.78 lakh, 1.6 times the national average of Rs 1.69 lakh. The state consistently outpaced the national average over the years and is the fourth-largest state in per capita income.

«So, we feel that this back and forth action is what is happening in the market as of now. A) there is lack of leadership. We saw metals doing well last week, again follow-up buying is not happening in this week,» says Rahul Sharma, JM Financial Services. What do you make of the market setup? It seems like the market has been gradually recovering but a lot of volatility still persists. Rahul Sharma: So, markets are into that zone where the grind is essentially the base formation that we have spoken of in the past and we feel that it could spend some more time in this broad range with 22,700, 22,800 as the very stiff resistance at the higher side and 22,000, 21,800 being a very strong support equally on the downside.